Alex Nylander - NHL News & Rumors

Sent to waivers Nylander was placed on waivers by the Flames on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Nylander signed a two-way deal with the Flames on Friday, and will start his new contract serving in the minors. The 28-year-old winger was an effective option with AHL Toronto a season ago, where he posted 24 goals and 53 points across 65 regular-season games. He is likely set to play a large role with AHL Calgary to open the 2026-27 season, but could factor into the NHL roster as well if the team experiences any injuries.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal Nylander signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Friday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.

Impact Nylander has been participating in Calgary's training camp on a tryout basis. Although he's impressed the Flames enough to earn a contract, it still remains to be seen if he'll make Calgary's Opening Night roster. Given that his new contract is a two-way agreement, it wouldn't be shocking if the Flames opt to send him to the minors. He had 24 goals and 53 points in 65 regular-season outings with AHL Toronto in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres News: UPL talks Buffalo; Matt Savoie; Alex Nylander; Rex Ryan The Buffalo Sabres are getting ready for the start of NHL training camp, and some former members of the organization are also making headlin...

AUGUST 27 • SABRENOISE.COM

Signs PTO Nylander agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with Calgary on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Nylander hasn't appeared in an NHL game since 2024-25, when he saw action in five contests for the Maple Leafs. Along the way, the 28-year-old forward failed to pick up a point while generating four shots, four PIM and a minus-1 rating. If Nylander can turn his PTO into a full-time deal, it almost certainly will be two-way in nature to allow him to easily move between the NHL and AHL.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 12, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Maple Leafs brother act could be done with Alex Nylander waived Had no points with Leafs in limited action so far

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Placed on waivers Nylander was waived by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Nylander signed a one-year contract with Toronto in late November but was a healthy scratch in three of the Maple Leafs' last four games. If he clears waivers, he could see increased chances to play in the minors.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Nylander | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Alex Nylander | Post Game

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

Nylander clan prepares to celebrate teammate brothers first game William and Alex Nylander would hardly describe their father Michael as sentimental.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Alex Nylander | Practice | Toronto Maple Leafs Alex Nylander | Practice

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs get in on the brother act, sign Alex Nylander to NHL pact The Toronto Maple Leafs signed all-star winger William Nylander's brother on Friday afternoon from the Marlies.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Maple Leafs Sign Alex Nylander to a one-year Contract | Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Alex Nylander to a one- year contract. The contract is worth...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

Inks one-year deal Nylander secured a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Friday.

Impact Nylander earned his contract by racking up eight goals and four assists in 14 minor-league contests for AHL Toronto while on a minor-league-only deal. Selected by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, the 26-year-old winger has failed to secure a long-term role at the NHL level, playing in just 121 NHL contests for Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Columbus. In a corresponding move, the Leafs designated Matthew Knies (upper body) in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks AHL deal Nylander signed a one-year contract with the AHL Toronto Marlies, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Nylander tallied 11 goals and 15 points in 23 games following a midseason trade to the Blue Jackets last season. The 26-year-old winger ultimately had to settle for an AHL contract as he'll look to work his way back to an NHL roster.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't receive qualifying offer Nylander is not expected to get a qualifying offer from Columbus on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Nylander will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Monday. The decision is surprising because the 26-year-old forward was a great fit for the Blue Jackets in 2023-24. Nylander produced 11 goals and 15 points in 23 games after being acquired from Pittsburgh in February.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Nylander (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Panthers, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Nylander took line rushes on the fourth line in warmups, while Trey Fix-Wolansky skated as an extra. The 26-year-old Nylander missed Tuesday's game versus the Lightning with the injury, but it appears to have been a short-term issue.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Nylander (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Nylander left the pregame warmups about halfway through and was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest. He will be replaced in the lineup by Carson Meyer.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets host the Islanders following Nylander's 2-goal performance

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the New York Islanders after Alexander Nylander's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Blue Jackets' 4-1 win

APRIL 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Lights lamp twice in win Nylander registered two goals on three shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Nylander reached the 10-goalm mark on the year, with his pair of tallies including the game-winner Monday. It was a tough stretch recently for Nylander as he had not produced a point over his last five games played. The 26-year-old winger has discovered his scoring touch again with the Blue Jackets, as he has 13 points in 17 games since being traded from Pittsburgh.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nylander scores twice, Tarasov stops 46 shots to lead Blue Jackets to 4-1 win over Avalanche Alex Nylander scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets used a three-goal second period to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 for their second...

APRIL 2, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Avalanche visit the Blue Jackets following MacKinnon's 2-goal showing

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in the Avalanche's 7-4 win against the Nashville Predators

MARCH 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Ready to go Saturday Nylander (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Penguins, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact After missing Columbus' last two games, Nylander will return to action Saturday against his former team. The 26-year-old winger had gone scoreless in four games prior to the injury, though he's tallied eight goals and 11 points in 15 games with Columbus since he was acquired from the Penguins at the trade deadline. Nylander will likely return to a top-line role.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh visits Columbus after Malkin's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Evgeni Malkin scored two goals in the Penguins' 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Unavailable versus Penguins Nylander (upper body) will not be available to play versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Nylander was dealt from the Penguins five weeks ago, in exchange for Emil Benstrom and has made the most of his change of scenery. Nylander has eight goals and 11 points in 15 games with the Blue Jackets and is seeing almost three minutes more of ice time than he did in five scoreless games with the Penguins earlier in the season.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Blue Jackets host the Islanders following Nylander's 2-goal performance

Avalanche visit the Blue Jackets following MacKinnon's 2-goal showing

Pittsburgh visits Columbus after Malkin's 2-goal game